Doom came to a steady stop on the surface of the sea. In this windless stretch of water, there was no need to drop anchor, and no pirate ships would come anywhere near these waters.
The Ancient God had chosen an isolated island several miles away precisely because of the climate in the surrounding waters. Even ordinary ships that reached the area would immediately turn around. In this world without diesel engines, windless waters were forbidden territory.
Su Xiao sat cross-legged on the deck, meditating as he waited for dawn. It was already three in the morning. In another three or four hours, he could consider going ashore.
Time passed slowly as he waited. Bubu Wang had already grown so bored that he was rolling around on the deck. Fortunately, only a few hours passed before Su Xiao finished another meditation session, and the sky gradually brightened.
Amu towed Doom toward the isolated island several miles away. When they were about a mile from the island, Su Xiao dropped Doom's anchor and left Beni behind to watch the ship alone.
Clack, clack, clack~
Cold air drifted across the surface of the sea. Amu froze a sheet of ice, and he and Bubu Wang each took an ice paddle and began sliding forward.
Ten minutes later, the sheet of ice serving as a small boat melted on the beach. The sky had fully brightened, but dark clouds shrouded the isolated island, making it seem gloomy and dim.
Su Xiao walked in front, with Bubu Wang following behind him. Baja perched on Amu's shoulder, bringing up the rear together with Amu.
As soon as they passed through the beach, strange insect cries reached Su Xiao's ears. A damp, cool sensation appeared on his face. He wiped the droplets from his face and